Registered Children's Home Manager - EBD Lead

Purosearch Ltd.; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Training & development

Career progression

Profit-sharing scheme

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a 4-bed EBD home in Bradford. You will ensure compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding standards while directing staff to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

You will drive improvements, manage budgets and build strong links with authorities and families, with continued professional development and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager in children's residential care.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding.
• Experience supporting children with EBD and complex needs.
• Confident leadership to motivate and develop staff.
• Knowledge of care planning, risk assessment and safeguarding.
• Ability to maintain high standards of compliance and record keeping.
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
• Level 5 L&M for Children’s Residential Care or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the 4-bed EBD children’s home.
• Maintain the home’s current Good Ofsted rating and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure operations align with Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations and safeguarding.
• Provide strong, child-centred leadership to the staff team.
• Oversee transitions and placement of additional young people as occupancy grows.
• Ensure care planning, risk assessment and safeguarding standards are met.
• Recruit, supervise, develop and motivate staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, therapeutic environment and strong partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Ofsted

EBD care

Care planning

Risk management

Safeguarding

Staff development

Communication

Organisation

Decision-making

Child-centred

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management (Children's Residential Care)

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a 4-bed EBD home in Bradford. You will ensure compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding standards while directing staff to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

You will drive improvements, manage budgets and build strong links with authorities and families, with continued professional development and opportunities for progression.